Sports History Network

Dolphin Perfection, Joltin' Joe DiMaggio married Marilyn Monroe, and the Sting drafted a Playboy Bunny - This DiSH for Jan. 14

14 Jan 2026

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In 1973, the Miami Dolphins beat Washington 14-7. It would have been 17-0 if not for Garo Yepremian's unfortunate error.In 1995, Roberto Duran fought ...

1981 San Fransisco 49ers (Part 2)

13 Jan 2026

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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGEEPISODE SUMMARYThe San F...

Gridiron Greats Magazine The Podcast #170

13 Jan 2026

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Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYPart 2 With Football Li...

Bo Jackson's NFL Career Ended, Michael Jordan Retired ... Again, and Tragedy in the NHL - This DiSH for Jan. 13

13 Jan 2026

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In 1991, Bo Jackson injured his hip and ended his football career.In 1999, Michael Jordan retired for the second time.In 1968, Minnesota North Star Bi...

The Evolution of Football: A Historical Examination of Inflation Techniques

13 Jan 2026

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The primary focus of our discourse centers on the historical evolution of inflating footballs, a matter that has significantly shaped the game of Amer...

Jets shock the Colts in Super Bowl III, the 'Mile High Miracle', and 399 points in a basketball game - This DiSH for Jan. 12

12 Jan 2026

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In 1969, the New York Jets shocked the Baltimore Colts and the world, winning Super Bowl III.In 2013, Joe Flacco hit Jacoby Jones for a 70-yard TD pas...

A Legacy of Excellence: The Greatest College Football Athletes in Jersey Number Four History

12 Jan 2026

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The Elite Four: Ranking the Most Legendary College Football Players to Wear Jersey Number 4IntroductionIn the brutal, high-stakes world of college foo...

Greatest Golf Match You've Never Heard About, 'The Drive', and 2 Shorties in 30 seconds - This DiSH for Jan. 11

11 Jan 2026

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In 1956, Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Ken Venturi, and Harvie Ward played a memorable match that nearly nobody saw.In 1987, John Elway engineered the 'Dri...

LSU Football Coach Bo Rein Tragic Death, X-Clown Propelled the Panthers and a McEnroe/Connors Duel - This DiSH for Jan. 10

10 Jan 2026

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In 1980, newly hired LSU football coach Bo Rein died in a plane accident. In 1982, San Francisco's Joe Montana found Dwight Clark in the back of the e...

George Halas and the Legacy of the 1918 Naval Station Football Team

09 Jan 2026

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The primary focus of this podcast episode is to delve into the illustrious history of the 1918 Naval Station Great Lakes Blue Jackets football team an...

Stall Ball, Bullet Proof Vests and the Canterbury Tales, plus Kareem vs. Wilt, and Moss Shoots the Moon - This DiSH for Jan. 9

09 Jan 2026

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In 1971, Maryland beat #2 South Carolina in a slow down game. In 1972, the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers to end their 33-game winning st...

The Psychological Toll of Game-Ending Mistakes

09 Jan 2026

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This episode delves into the profound impact that pivotal mistakes in American football can have on players' lives, both on and off the field. We exam...

HSS Bulletin: 2026 NFL Wildcard Weekend

08 Jan 2026

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If you are a football fan, this weekend is one of the most important weekends of the year.Along with the College Football semifinals taking place, the...

Beast Quake 1.0, the Music City Miracle, and Kentucky's 129 Home Winning Streak Halted - This DiSH for Jan. 8

08 Jan 2026

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In 2011, Seattle's Marshawn Lynch broke 8 tackles on his way to a touchdown. The roar from the crowd registered as a tremor on local seismic devices.I...

Nevada erases 14 point deficit with a minute left, LSU won the National Title, and the Harlem Globetrotters debuted - This DiSH for Jan. 7

07 Jan 2026

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In 2017, the Nevada Wolfpack trailed by 19 with 4 1/2 to play, were down 14 with 1:04 left to tie it up and send it to OT and then win it 105-104.In 2...

Unveiling the NFL Playoffs: Predictions and Insights for Wild Card Weekend

07 Jan 2026

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Wild Card Weekend: Picks, Predictions, and The Final TallyDarin and Ed closed out the regular season with a dramatic Week 18 and are now diving into t...

Episode 281 - Learning the Skyhook

06 Jan 2026

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The Sky Hook is arguably the most famous shot in NBA history. But how did Kareem Abdul-Jabber learn it in the first place? That is our story for today...

1981 San Fransisco 49ers (Part 1)

06 Jan 2026

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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGEEPISODE SUMMARYThe San F...

Ben Hogan's Return to the Golf Course, Florida State's BCS Comeback, and Nancy Kerrigan Assaulted - This DiSH for Jan. 6

06 Jan 2026

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In 1950, Ben Hogan played his first competitive round after his near fatal car crash 11-months prior.In 1961, Arnold Palmer carded a 12 on a par 4.In ...

Football Fashion: The Journey from Disparity to Uniformity

06 Jan 2026

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The spectacle of a football game is often encapsulated in the colorful uniforms of competing teams, a sight that has become synonymous with the sport....

Our most memorable College Bowl games

05 Jan 2026

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We are in the mist of College Bowl season and this is the time of year where legends are born, where underdogs rise, dynasties show signs of cracking ...

Ogün Öztürk—The Tartu Titans (The 2025 Baltic League)

05 Jan 2026

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Gridiron Baltic is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARY***********GRIDIRON BALTIC BACKGROUNDGri...

Controversial end to Giants/49ers Playoff game, was Sonny Liston murdered?, and Pistol Pete Maravich died - This DiSH for Jan. 5

05 Jan 2026

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In 2003, the San Francisco 49ers came from 24 points down to beat the New York Giants in Wildcard Playoff game. There was a controversial end that led...

Top Five College Football Players Wearing Number Three: A Definitive Ranking

05 Jan 2026

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This episode delves into the intricate and esteemed history of college football jersey number three, highlighting its significance and the illustrious...

'We want the ball, we're going to win,' Red Right 88 disaster, and the ageless George Blanda hung up the spikes - This DiSH for Jan. 4

04 Jan 2026

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In 2004, Seattle's Matt Hasselbeck made a bold statement but didn't deliver. In 1981, the Cleveland Browns Brian Sipe threw an interception to end the...

Heikki Halttunen—The 1989 Estonian Bowl (Part II)

03 Jan 2026

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Gridiron Baltic is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARY***********GRIDIRON BALTIC BACKGROUNDGri...

George Steinbrenner bought the Yankees, George Wolff fatally injured, and the 'Miracle in Maryland' - This DiSH for Jan. 3

03 Jan 2026

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In 1973, George Steinbrenner and 11 others bought the New York Yankees from CBS. In 1946, jockey George Wolff fell off his mount in a horse race and d...

The ‘Millenium Game’, the 'Epic in Miami', and Ted Turner suspended for a year - This DiSH for Jan 2

02 Jan 2026

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In 2000, the Oakland Raiders denied the Kansas City Chiefs a playoff spot with impressive win at Arrowhead. Raiders coach Jon Gruden said it was a gam...

Analyzing the Impact of Bye Weeks in College Football Playoffs

02 Jan 2026

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The current discourse centers on the notable outcomes of the second round of the College Football Playoffs for the 2025-2026 season, particularly emph...

Olympic Medal-Winning Bobsledder Curt Tomasevicz riffs on this "blue collar" sport & his journey

01 Jan 2026

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Under the Radar is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYCurt Tomasevicz first made a name for hi...

Which Team “Could” Have Beaten the 1972 Dolphins?

01 Jan 2026

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Pro Football in the 1970s is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.JOE ZAGORSKI'S BOOKS ON AMAZON...

The Phantom Touchdown, Iowa's version of 'The Catch,' and Woody Hayes questionable decisions - The DiSH for Jan. 1

01 Jan 2026

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In 1902, the first Rose Bowl, or what would become known as The Rose Bowl was played. Michigan beat Stanford 49-0.In 1979, Charlie White's 'Phantom To...

12th Man Tackle, Boomer Sooner Schooner Flagged, and Fiesta Bowl Fireworks - REPLAY of This DiSH for Jan. 1, 2025

01 Jan 2026

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This is a replay of the Jan. 1, 2025 edition. In 1954, Alabama's Tommy Lewis came off the bench to tackle Rice running back Dickie Maegle.In 1985, the...

The Coldest Game Ever Played, the Greatest Game Nobody Saw, and a Tie in Basketball? - This DiSH for Dec .31

31 Dec 2025

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In 1967, the Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 to win the NFL Championship. It was the coldest game in NFL history and became known as '...

Navigating the NFL's Historical Landscape: A Week 18 Preview

31 Dec 2025

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Week 18 Showdown: A Season of Parity, Ending in a Deadlock!Darin Hayes welcomed listeners back to the "Pig Pen" at Pigskin Dispatch, the official port...

Monday Night Football (Part 2) - Mark and Dave Relive The Early Days of Monday Night Football

30 Dec 2025

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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGEEPISODE SUMMARYMonday Ni...

Episode 280 - The NBA Territorial Pick

30 Dec 2025

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From 1949 until 1965, the NBA employed the concept of the Territorial Draft Pick, which allowed team to automatically take a player that played the...

Gridiron Greats Magazine The Podcast #169

30 Dec 2025

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Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYWith Football Library C...

Bill Walton met Wilt Chamberlain, the NHL swallows up WHA, and the Myth of Baseball's Origins - This DiSH for Dec. 30

30 Dec 2025

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In 1968, LA Laker center Wilt Chamberlain gave HS Junior Bill Walton a little encouragement. In 1978, the NHL swallowed up four WHA teams.In 1990, Orl...

A Hoax in History: The Tale of Harvard and the Rose Bowl

30 Dec 2025

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The Great Rose Bowl Hoax: When a 3-6 Harvard Team Was "Invited" to PasadenaWhile the modern era is seeing a slow return of Ivy League teams considerin...

Woody Hayes Bareknuckle Punched a Player, Bear Bryant says 'goodbye', and the Chicago Bears win a title - This DiSH for Dec. 29

29 Dec 2025

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In 1978, Ohio State's Woody Hayes punched Clemson linebacker Charlie Bauman after a turnover. It led to Hayes' firing a few days later. In 1982, Alaba...

Historic Honors: The Most Memorable Number Twos in College Football

29 Dec 2025

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The Deuce’s Dynasty: Ranking College Football’s Most Legendary Number 2sIn college football, a jersey number is more than just identification; it’...

Yaron Weitzman on the Lebron Lakers

28 Dec 2025

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Going all the way back to the days of George Mikan, the NBA's Lakers have dominated the sport like no other team. But in recent years self-centerednes...

The 'Greatest Game Ever Played,' 50th Anniversary of the 'Hail Mary,' and First NFL Championship game - This DiSH for Dec. 28

28 Dec 2025

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In 1958, the Baltimore Colts beat the New York Giants to win the NFL Championship. In 1975, the Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings with a drama...

Detroit Lions repeat as Champions, Archie Griffin won the first of two Heismans, and Tim Hardaway's ignominious record - This DiSH for Dec. 27

27 Dec 2025

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In 1953, a Bobby Layne to Jimmy Doran pass and catch with under 2 minutes to play won the Championship for the Detroit Lions over Cleveland.In 1998, E...

A Fitzmagic show in Vegas, the original Mud Bowl, and Secret Back Office Machinations for the Babe - This DiSH for Dec. 26

26 Dec 2025

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In 2020, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick completed what Patrick Mahomes called, 'the greatest no-look pass ever' to rally the Miami Dolphins over the Las Vegas Ra...

The Nesser Brothers: Forgotten NFL Pioneers

26 Dec 2025

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The Pro Football Time Machine is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYBack in the prehistoric da...

Patrick Ewing delivered a Christmas Miracle at the Garden, Stenerud 'Grinched' it up for the Chiefs, and Gordie Howe turned Santa Claus on the ice - This DiSH for Dec. 25

25 Dec 2025

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! In 1985, the New York Knicks erased a 25 point Boston Celtic lead to win in OT. Rookie Patrick Ewing scored 32. In...

The Historical Significance of Philip Rivers' NFL Resurgence

25 Dec 2025

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The current state of the National Football League has been profoundly altered as we approach the conclusion of 2025, marked notably by the extraordina...

Browns beat the Rams by a Toe, Baseball Free Agency goes from a trickle to a Flood, and Broadway Joe in 4K - This DiSH for Dec. 24

24 Dec 2025

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In 1950, the Cleveland Browns beat the Los Angeles Rams after Lou Groza kicked the go ahead field goal.In 1969, Curt Flood delivered a letter to MLB C...

Gridiron Grit: Insights and Predictions for NFL Week 17

24 Dec 2025

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Week 16 Recap: Darin's Hot Hand and Ed's Christmas ConundrumThe NFL season is winding down, and the stakes for the "Big Bold Predictions" segment are ...

Episode 279 - The First Game REDUX || Ep. 177 Re-Air

23 Dec 2025

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For this Christmas week episode, we're re-airing Episode 177 from January 2, 2024. We had done a redux of our very first episode, telling the st...

Monday Night Football (Part 1) - Mark and Dave Relive The Early Days of Monday Night Football

23 Dec 2025

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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS HOME PAGEEPISODE SUMMARYMonday Ni...

And the Lord did doth place the ball into Franco Harris' humble hands, Chaminade beat #1 Virginia, , and the birth of Captain Comeback - This DiSH for Dec. 23

23 Dec 2025

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In 1972, Pittsburgh running back Franco Harris caught a ricocheted ball and ran in the game winning touchdown. Many questions surround that play to th...

Unveiling the 1921 San Diego East West Christmas Classic

23 Dec 2025

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This podcast episode delves into the historical significance of the 1921 San Diego East West Christmas Classic, an intriguing yet ephemeral football g...

Wayne Gretzky in a Hockey Fight?, Pistol Pete Throwin' Hands as well, and the Federal League ended its fight - This DiSH for Dec. 22

22 Dec 2025

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In 1982, Wayne Gretzky got in one of only his three career fights.In 1969, Pete Maravich got 3 techs in a physical game vs. Oregon State. He shot 31 f...

The Pinnacle of Excellence: College Football's Elite Number Ones

22 Dec 2025

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An exploration of the illustrious history surrounding college football players who have donned the coveted number one jersey reveals a tapestry woven ...

Did BYU deserve to win the 1984 National Championship?, the River City Relay, and the Longest College BBall Game - This DiSH for Dec. 21

21 Dec 2025

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In 1984, BYU beat a 6-5 Michigan team in the Holiday Bowl to finish the year as the only undefeated team in Division I-A. But they didn't really beat ...

Two Controversial Calls Help Tennessee win, First Announcerless Sports Broadcast, and Kobe outscored the Mavericks - This DiSH for Dec. 20

20 Dec 2025

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In 1971, Tennessee benefitted from two controversial calls made by an SEC ref to beat Arkansas (then in the SWC) in the Liberty Bowl. A rule change fo...

The Ballad of Buster Douglas (Feb. 1990), Revisiting the Greatest Upset in Boxing History

19 Dec 2025

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EPISODE SUMMARYOn their first episode of The Mixtape, Scott and Derek look back at the historic Mike Tyson vs Buster Douglas fight in February 1990, o...

BYU's Holiday Bowl Miracle, Miracle at the Meadowlands 2.0, and a plane crashed into Baltimore's Memorial Stadium - This DiSH for Dec. 19

19 Dec 2025

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In 1980, BYU overcame a 20-point deficit in the final four minutes to beat SMU 46-45. In 2010, Philadelphia overcame a 21-point deficit with eight min...

Total Sports Recall (Presented by the Sports History Network)

17 Dec 2025

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Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGETOTAL SPORTS RECA...

Searching for the “Zest” of the 1931 Chicago Bears

17 Dec 2025

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When Football Is Football is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.WHEN FOOTBALL WAS FOOTBALL HOME PAGEEPISODE S...

From the Gridiron: Key Predictions for Week 16 of the NFL

17 Dec 2025

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In our latest installment of the Pigskin Daily History Dispatch, we embark on a compelling journey through the current NFL landscape, contemplating th...

Episode 278 - The Very First Pro Game

16 Dec 2025

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Basketball’s first professional game was played in New Jersey in 1896, just five years after the game was invented. That is an incredibly short w...

1973 Atlanta Falcons (Part 2)

16 Dec 2025

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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThe Atlanta Falcons joined the NFL as...

Gridiron Greats Magazine The Podcast #168

16 Dec 2025

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Gridiron Greats Magazine podcast is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYWith Special Guest...

'Any Given Sunday' released to the chagrin of the NFL, 'Bottlegate' game in Cleveland, and OJ goes over 2000 yards - This DiSH for Dec. 16

16 Dec 2025

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In 1999, Oliver Stone's movie about professional football, 'Any Given Sunday,' was released in theaters. The NFL tried to stop the movie from being ma...

Historical Football Mysteries: The Case of the Lost Coach

16 Dec 2025

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The episode culminates in a compelling examination of the consequences faced by Coach King following his disappearance. His subsequent attempts to eva...

Road Dogs: The 1985 New England Patriots

15 Dec 2025

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Before the dynasties, before the banners, before Brady, before Belichick, even before Bledsoe, there was the 1985 New England Patriots. A team built o...

Bill Walton vs. Tommy Burleson in St. Louis, the worst basketball game of the 20th Century in Knoxville, and Santa pelted in Philly - This DiSH for Dec. 15

15 Dec 2025

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In 1973, #1 and seven-time National Champion UCLA played #2 NC State in a made for TV event in St. Louis. On that same day, Temple traveled to Knoxvil...

The Unforgettable Season: Green Bay Packers' Triumph and Defeat

15 Dec 2025

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A profound exploration of the Green Bay Packers' historic 1929 season unveils a juxtaposition of triumph and unexpected defeat. A mere 96 years prior,...

Jackies Trailer (Presented by the Sports History Network)

14 Dec 2025

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Jackies is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.Jackie's Homepage On Sports History NetworkEPISODE SUMMARYWelco...

'The Miracle at the Met,' Steph Curry became the NBA 3-pt King, and Joe Burrow blitzed the field - This DiSH for Dec. 14

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 1980, the Minnesota Vikings pulled off a 'Hail Mary' to beat the Cleveland Browns. In 2023, the Las Vegas Raiders went from famine to feast in a we...

Halas In, Olcott Out

14 Dec 2025

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Jackies is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.Jackie's Homepage On Sports History NetworkEPISODE SUMMARYIn 19...

The Push for the Rose Bowl

14 Dec 2025

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Jackies is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.Jackie's Homepage On Sports History NetworkEPISODE SUMMARYTo st...

Ep. 3 - Pasadena and Beyond

14 Dec 2025

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Jackies is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.Jackie's Homepage On Sports History NetworkEPISODE SUMMARYThe N...

WakeyLeaks Revealed, Highest scoring game in NBA game, and Andy Reid's MNF debut - This DiSH for Dec. 13

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 2016, a former Wake Forest player and assistant coach was revealed to be a mole, giving proprietary game info to opposing teams in 2014 and 2016. I...

The Mixtape: 90s Sports Edition (Presented by the Sports History Network)

12 Dec 2025

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The Mixtape: 90s Sports Edition is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.THE MIXTAPE BACKGROUNDStep into the tim...

The Greatest Game Ever Seen and the Stolen NFL Championship Title - The 1925 Pottsville Maroons

12 Dec 2025

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In 1925, the Pottsville Maroons played and beat a group of Notre Dame All-Stars, featuring the famed 'Four Horsemen.' The Maroons were stripped of the...

Patriots Win the 'Snow Plow Game,' LeBron James' TV Debut, and Chicago's Gale Sayers Scores 6 TDs - This DiSH for Dec. 12

12 Dec 2025

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In 1982, Mark Henderson drove his John Deere out onto the turf to clear a spot for New England kicker John Smith to kick the game winning field goal. ...

1938 NFL Championship, Tampa Bay wins its first, and Oilers/Blackhawks combine for most goals - This DiSH for Dec. 11

11 Dec 2025

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In 1938, the New York Giants became the first franchise to win multiple championships. In 1977, the Tampa Bay Buccaneerrs won their first ever game. I...

Jordan vs. Pippen, Nolan Ryan traded for who?, and 'The Hit' at Mile High - This DiSH for Dec. 10

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 2002, Michael Jordan playing for the Washington Wizards played against Scottie Pippen and the Portland Trailblazers. In 1971, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar s...

Deciphering Week 15: Bold Predictions for the NFL

10 Dec 2025

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As the NFL season approaches its climax, the fervor of competition intensifies, revealing the crux of team dynamics and performance metrics. The discu...

Episode 277 - Larry Bird vs. the Indiana Pacers

09 Dec 2025

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Larry Bird pulled out a performance for the ages in Game 5 of the first round of the 1991 NBA Playoffs. He suffered an injury to his face, but stil...

1973 Atlanta Falcons (Part 1)

09 Dec 2025

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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYThe Atlanta Falcons joined the NFL as...

Miracle in Miami, Eric Dickerson topped OJ, and a 5-foot, 140 pound guy became the biggest Giant - This DiSH for Dec. 9

09 Dec 2025

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In 2018, the Miami Dolphins pulled off a two-lateral final play to stun the New England Patriots. In 1984, LA Rams running back Eric Dickerson broke O...

A Historical Analysis of Football's First Measuring Chains

09 Dec 2025

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The podcast delves into a significant yet often overlooked aspect of American football history: the introduction of chains as a means of measuring dis...

Snowpocalypse wreaks havoc in the NFL, Ravens/Vikings score 36 in 125 seconds, and Bears beat Washington 73-0 - This DiSH for Dec. 8

08 Dec 2025

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In 2013, a huge snow storm blanketed several NFL cities in snow, making for some interesting games. Detroit at Philadelphia, Atlanta Falcons at Green ...

Controversies Surrounding the 2025 College Football Playoffs: An Analytical Perspective

08 Dec 2025

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The 2025 College Football Playoff brackets have been officially announced, revealing a landscape fraught with both excitement and controversy. The sel...

Montana beat Manning in an epic comeback, Nash and Kidd duelled in Jersey, and Gordie Howe scored...again - This DiSH for Dec. 7

07 Dec 2025

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In 1980, the San Francisco 49ers pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in NFL history. In 1935, Washington's Byron Haines scored all the points for ...

Birth of the NFL, another Raiders Miracle, and Ernie Davis won the Heisman - This DiSH for Dec. 6

06 Dec 2025

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In 1925, the Pottsville Maroons beat the Chicago Cardinals 21-7 to win the unofficial NFL championship. In 1925, Red Grange and the Chicago Bears beat...

Taylor University's 'Silent Night,' the WFL's Only World Bowl game, and Joe Louis was upset he won - This DiSH for Dec. 5

05 Dec 2025

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Tonight, it will be the 28th Annual Silent Night Game at Taylor University. The students are silent until the Trojans scores their 10th point. The las...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost 26th in a row, Tennessee Vols stopped Penn State's winning streak, and a thriller in Baltimore - This DiSH for Dec. 4

04 Dec 2025

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In 1977, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost their 26th game in a row to set the current NFL record for consecutive games without a win. In 1971, the Tennes...

Historic Milestones in 2025 American Football: A Season of Inspiration

04 Dec 2025

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The 2025 football season is shaping up to be a compelling saga of triumph and unprecedented milestones, particularly within the New England Patriots o...

Browns won without throwing a pass, Randall Cunningham uncorked a 91-yard punt, and Butch Reynolds won $27 million; yet to see any of it - This DiSH for Dec. 3

03 Dec 2025

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In 1950, the Cleveland Browns beat the Philadelphia Eagles without throwing a single pass. It's the last time an NFL team has gone an entire game with...

Bold Predictions for Week 14: Surprising Scores and Insights

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Great Divide: NFL Week 13 Ends Hope and Sets Up a 60-60 ShowdownThe calendar turning from Thanksgiving signaled more than just the start of Decemb...

Episode 276 - Kareem on the Reservation

02 Dec 2025

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Kareem Abdul-Jabber spent one season as an assistant coach at Alchesay High School, a Native American school. This is the story of that season where h...

Muhammad Ali's Chin - Knocked Down Only 4 Times

02 Dec 2025

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Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYMuhammad Ali's boxing career is well ...

Ditka and Ryan (nearly) Come to Blows in Miami, 'Punt 'Bama Punt', and Patrick Roy hung out to dry - This DiSH for Dec. 2

02 Dec 2025

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In 1985, after the Miami Dolphins put 31 points on the Chicago Bears, Head Coach Mike Ditka and Defensive Coordinator Buddy Ryan may or may not have c...